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Nigeriens participate in a march called by supporters of coup leader Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani in Niamey, Niger, Sunday, July 30, 2023. Days after mutinous soldiers ousted Niger's democratically elected president, uncertainty is mounting about the country's future and some are calling out the junta's reasons for seizing control. The sign reads: "Down with France, long live Putin."

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Supporters of Niger's coup march, waving Russian flags and denouncing France

7:12am July 30, 2023

by The Associated Press

Thousands of supporters of the junta that took over Niger in a coup this week marched through the streets of the capital waving Russian flags, chanting Vladimir Putin's name, and denouncing France.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is seen on a phone screen as he attends a joint statement with President of Comoros Azali Assoumani at the Russia Africa Summit in St. Petersburg, Russia, Friday, July 28, 2023.

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African leaders leave Russia summit without grain deal or path to peace in Ukraine

5:53am July 30, 2023

by The Associated Press

African leaders are leaving two days of meetings with Vladimir Putin with little to show for their requests to resume a deal that kept grain flowing from Ukraine and to find a path to end the war.

Karl Ohiri: Untitled, from "The Archive of Becoming." Ohiri features old negatives and prints that have been transformed by heat, humidity and time.

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Unusual photos at MoMA conjure the beaches, bustle and history of Lagos

11:40am July 29, 2023

by Diane Cole

For the first time, the Museum of Modern Art showcases current West African photographers. The exhibit depicts the colonial past, beautiful beaches and boisterous protests of the Nigerian city.

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The coup in Niger is a blow to democracy in the West African country

8:05am July 29, 2023

by Scott Simon

The coup in Niger, this week, raises questions about the future of democratic leadership in the West African country. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Rama Yade of the Atlantic Council's Africa Center.

In this image taken from video provided by ORTN, Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani makes a statement Friday, July 28, 2023, in Niamey, Niger.

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Soldiers declare Niger general as head of state following coup

1:50am July 29, 2023

by The Associated Press

Mutinous soldiers who staged a coup in Niger declared their leader, Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani, the new head of state on Friday. A spokesman also said that the constitution was suspended.

The implications of the recent coup in Niger

5:40pm July 28, 2023

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Amnesty International's Ousmane Diallo about the implications of the recent coup in Niger.

Seeking stronger economic ties, Vladimir Putin wraps up a summit with African leaders

5:04pm July 28, 2023

by Emmanuel Akinwotu

As Russia wraps up its high level summit with African countries Friday, just how much real influence does Russia have in the continent?

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Cameron Hudson discusses future of U.S.-Niger military relations following the coup

4:49am July 28, 2023

by A Martínez

The future of U.S.-Niger military relations is unclear after the coup. A Martinez talks to Cameron Hudson, senior associate with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, about their ties.

Supporters of the Nigerien defence and security forces gather during a demonstration outside the national assembly in Niamey on July 27, 2023.

A look at what's next for Niger a day after the coup

3:21am July 28, 2023

by Emmanuel Akinwotu

The day after the coup — we look at what's next for U.S. ally Niger in West Africa. It is the ninth coup or attempted power grab in about three years in West and Central Africa.

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A general view of billowing smoke as supporters of Niger's defense and security forces attack the headquarters of the Nigerien Party for Democracy and Socialism, the party of overthrown President Mohamed Bazoum, in Niamey, Thursday.

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Here's why Niger's coup matters to the U.S.

12:55pm July 27, 2023

by Michele Kelemen

Secretary of State Antony Blinken warns the U.S. partnership with Niger depends on "democratic governance and respect for the rule of law." Niger is vital to U.S. counterterrorism efforts in Africa.

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